This Is What the First Lollapalooza Looked Like

Flashback to the inaugural 1991 event

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The First Lollapalooza

The First Lollapalooza
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Twenty-five years ago, in July 1991, the first Lollapalooza festival took place. Originally conceived as a tour with multiple stops throughout July and August, the inaugural Lolla traced the country, led by Jane's Addiction and featuring appearances by Nine Inch Nails (pictured above), Violent Femmes, and Living Colour, among others. Ahead of the 2016 event this weekend, see photos from the first show, ahead.

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Nine Inch Nails Performing in Waterloo, New Jersey

Nine Inch Nails Performing in Waterloo, New Jersey
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Performing in Waterloo, New Jersey

Red Hot Chili Peppers Performing in Waterloo, New Jersey
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Performing in Waterloo, New Jersey

Red Hot Chili Peppers Performing in Waterloo, New Jersey
Steve Eichner/Getty Images
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Performing in Waterloo, New Jersey

Red Hot Chili Peppers Performing in Waterloo, New Jersey
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Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers Kisses a Fan at a Performance in Waterloo, New Jersey

Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers Kisses a Fan at a Performance in Waterloo, New Jersey
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Corey Glover of Living Colour Crowd Surfs

Corey Glover of Living Colour Crowd Surfs
Ebet Roberts/Redferns
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Living Colour Performing in in Mountain View, California

Living Colour Performing in in Mountain View, California
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Butthole Surfers Performing in Waterloo Village, New Jersey

Butthole Surfers Performing in Waterloo Village, New Jersey
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Butthole Surfers Performing in Waterloo Village, New Jersey

Butthole Surfers Performing in Waterloo Village, New Jersey
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Ice-T and Henry Rollins Performing in Waterloo Village, New Jersey

Ice-T and Henry Rollins Performing in Waterloo Village, New Jersey
Ebet Roberts/Redferns
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Ice-T and Body Count Performing in Waterloo Village, New Jersey

Ice-T and Body Count Performing in Waterloo Village, New Jersey
Ebet Roberts/Redferns
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Ice-T and Body Count Performing in Waterloo Village, New Jersey

Ice-T and Body Count Performing in Waterloo Village, New Jersey
Ebet Roberts/Redferns
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Jane's Addiction Performing in Waterloo Village, New Jersey

Jane's Addiction Performing in Waterloo Village, New Jersey
Ebet Roberts/Redferns
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Fans Crowd Surfing in Waterloo Village, New Jersey

Fans Crowd Surfing in Waterloo Village, New Jersey
Ebet Roberts/Redferns
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Mosh Pit in Waterloo Village, New Jersey

Mosh Pit in Waterloo Village, New Jersey
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